| Cover Page | Sep. 25, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000818479 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 25, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 0-16211 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 39-1434669 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Charlotte |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 50010 |
| City Area Code | 717 |
| Local Phone Number | 845-7511 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | XRAY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
